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Sheriff Armchair

Midcentury Modern Sergio Rodrigues "Sheriff" Lounge Chairs, Brazil
Midcentury Modern Sergio Rodrigues "Sheriff" Lounge Chairs, Brazil

Midcentury Modern Sergio Rodrigues "Sheriff" Lounge Chairs, Brazil

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Argelato, BO

An authentic icon of Mid-Century Brazilian design, the Sheriff armchair is one of the most important and beloved works of the Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Sheriff" lounge chair by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, 1960S
"Sheriff" lounge chair by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, 1960S

"Sheriff" lounge chair by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, 1960S

By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in bruxelles, BE

Dark brown leather and wood lounge chair by Sergio Rodrigues. Model: Sheriff. Seat height: 38 cm. Wear due to time and the age of the lounge chair. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECE...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lounge chair with Ottoman "Sheriff" by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, 1960s
Lounge chair with Ottoman "Sheriff" by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, 1960s

Lounge chair with Ottoman "Sheriff" by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, 1960s

By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wear due to age and use of the armchairs. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Sheriff Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues
Sheriff Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues

Sheriff Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues

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H 28.75 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in

Sheriff Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Brugge, BE

'Sheriff' lounge chair and ottoman, in rosewood and leather by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA, Italy, 1961. Comfortable and wide lounge chair by Brazilian designer Sergio Rodriques. Thi...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

1970s Brazilian "Poltrona Sheriff" Armchair by Sergio Rodriguez
1970s Brazilian "Poltrona Sheriff" Armchair by Sergio Rodriguez

1970s Brazilian "Poltrona Sheriff" Armchair by Sergio Rodriguez

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Paris, FR

1970s Brazilian "Poltrona Sheriff" armchair signed by Sergio Rodriguez, edited by Isa Bergamo.

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Black Leather “Sheriff” Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues
Black Leather “Sheriff” Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues

Black Leather “Sheriff” Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Milano, IT

Owning Sergio Rodrigues' "Sheriff" armchairs means possessing a piece of Brazilian design history.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of "Sheriff Armchairs" by Sergio Rodrigues
Pair of "Sheriff Armchairs" by Sergio Rodrigues

Pair of "Sheriff Armchairs" by Sergio Rodrigues

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H 28.75 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in

Pair of "Sheriff Armchairs" by Sergio Rodrigues

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Wonderful pair of Sergio Rodrigues Sheriff armchairs and ottomans with original leather in very good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Sheriff Armchairs
Pair of Sheriff Armchairs

Pair of Sheriff Armchairs

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H 33.47 in W 46.46 in D 44.1 in

Pair of Sheriff Armchairs

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Paris, FR

Oak, Cowhide

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Oak

Vintage “Sheriff” Leather Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA
Vintage “Sheriff” Leather Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA

Vintage “Sheriff” Leather Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in London, GB

A stunning and iconic vintage leather armchair, this was designed by the famous Brazilian Sergio Rodrigues. It was made by ISA in Italy, and this dates from the 1960s. We obtained...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sergio Rodrigues Armchair Midcentury Model Sheriff by Called "Mole", 1950s
Sergio Rodrigues Armchair Midcentury Model Sheriff by Called "Mole", 1950s

Sergio Rodrigues Armchair Midcentury Model Sheriff by Called "Mole", 1950s

By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Milano, IT

Sherif armchair by Sergio Rodrigues called "Mole". The armchair was designed by Brazilian architect Sergio Rodrigues in 1957, and is a beautiful and comfortable sitting room.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Sergio Rodrigues for Isa Bergamo Sheriff Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Signed 1950s
Sergio Rodrigues for Isa Bergamo Sheriff Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Signed 1950s

Sergio Rodrigues for Isa Bergamo Sheriff Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Signed 1950s

By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Milano, IT

Later the armchair was called and became known as the "Sheriff's chair" because of its typical sheriff's straps and belts.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Sheriff" lounge chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, 1960S, set of 2
"Sheriff" lounge chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, 1960S, set of 2

"Sheriff" lounge chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, 1960S, set of 2

By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in bruxelles, BE

Pair of black leather and wood lounge chairs by Sergio Rodrigues. Model: Sheriff. Stamped ISA. Seat height: 36 cm. Wear due to time and the age of the lounge chairs. For shipping, re...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Sheriff" lounge chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, 1960S, set of 2
"Sheriff" lounge chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, 1960S, set of 2

"Sheriff" lounge chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, 1960S, set of 2

By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in bruxelles, BE

Pair of brown leather and wood armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues. Model: Sheriff. Stamped ISA.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs

Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs

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H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs

By Sergio Rodrigues, ISA Bergamo

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

Pair of “Sheriff” Mole lounge armchairs designed by Sergio Rodrigues, 1961.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sergio Rodrigues Sheriff lounge chair ISA Bergamo Italy 1961
Sergio Rodrigues Sheriff lounge chair ISA Bergamo Italy 1961

Sergio Rodrigues Sheriff lounge chair ISA Bergamo Italy 1961

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Rodrigues  had the peak of his career in the 50s and 60s., Amongst his well-known works such as the Sheriff’s chair (1957), the Mole armchair and the Oscar chair, Sergio also contrib...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

"Sheriff" Armchair by Sergio Rodriguez from I.S.A. Bergamo Mid-Century Modern
"Sheriff" Armchair by Sergio Rodriguez from I.S.A. Bergamo Mid-Century Modern

"Sheriff" Armchair by Sergio Rodriguez from I.S.A. Bergamo Mid-Century Modern

By Sergio Rodrigues, I.S.A. Italy

Located in Lucca, IT

Sheriff lounge chair in Brazilian wood and leather, by Sergio Rodroguez for I.S.A.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

2 "Sheriff" Armchairs by Sergio Rodriguez from I.S.A. Bergamo Mid-Century Modern
2 "Sheriff" Armchairs by Sergio Rodriguez from I.S.A. Bergamo Mid-Century Modern

2 "Sheriff" Armchairs by Sergio Rodriguez from I.S.A. Bergamo Mid-Century Modern

By Sergio Rodrigues, I.S.A. Italy

Located in Lucca, IT

Couple of Sheriff lounge chair in Brazilian wood and leather, by Sergio Rodroguez for I.S.A.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sergio Rodrigues "Sheriff" Chair
Sergio Rodrigues "Sheriff" Chair

Sergio Rodrigues "Sheriff" Chair

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H 29 in W 47 in D 44 in

Sergio Rodrigues "Sheriff" Chair

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This chair was designed by Sergio Rodrigues in Brazil and produced in Italy, where it was configured to break down flat for export shipping.

Seat Depth: 24 inches

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Sheriff chair by Sergio Rodriguez
Sheriff chair by Sergio Rodriguez

Sheriff chair by Sergio Rodriguez

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H 31 in W 31 in D 31 in

Sheriff chair by Sergio Rodriguez

Located in Newburgh, NY

classic lounge chair by Sergio Rodriguez, this example made in Italy by ISA, has a metal tag that reads: "Sheriff Chair by Segio Rodriguez" it is made of solid Rosewood and has an un...

Category

20th Century Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Pair of  Sheriff  Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues

Pair of Sheriff Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues

Located in San Francisco, CA

A great pair of very comfortable chairs by Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues.

Category

20th Century Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Poltrona Sheriff by Sergio Rodrigues
Poltrona Sheriff by Sergio Rodrigues

Poltrona Sheriff by Sergio Rodrigues

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H 31.5 in W 45.67 in D 35.44 in

Poltrona Sheriff by Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Paris, FR

armchair poltrona sheriff signed Sergio Rodrigues made by Isa Bergamo .

Category

20th Century Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

2 "Sheriff" Armchairs by Sergio Rodriguez from I.S.A. Bergamo Mid-Century Modern
2 "Sheriff" Armchairs by Sergio Rodriguez from I.S.A. Bergamo Mid-Century Modern

2 "Sheriff" Armchairs by Sergio Rodriguez from I.S.A. Bergamo Mid-Century Modern

By Sergio Rodrigues, I.S.A. Italy

Located in Lucca, IT

Couple of Sheriff lounge chair in Brazilian wood and leather, by Sergio Rodroguez for I.S.A.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Sheriff / Mole Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo
Vintage Sheriff / Mole Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo

Vintage Sheriff / Mole Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo

By Sergio Rodrigues, ISA Bergamo

Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU

Sheriff armchair by Sergio Rodrigues. Originally nick-named the POLTRONA MOLE or soft chair due to its decidedly relaxed style and large loose cushion, it later became known as the S...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sergio Rodrigues ‘Banco Mucki’ Bench
Sergio Rodrigues ‘Banco Mucki’ Bench

Sergio Rodrigues ‘Banco Mucki’ Bench

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H 14 in W 118 in D 23.6 in

Sergio Rodrigues ‘Banco Mucki’ Bench

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Rodrigues had the peak of his career in the 50s and 60s, amongst his well-known works such as the Sheriff’s chair (1957), the Mole armchair and the Oscar chair, Sergio also contribut...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

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Sheriff Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sheriff armchair for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every sheriff armchair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a sheriff armchair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right sheriff armchair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Sergio Rodrigues, I.S.A. Italy and ISA Bergamo each produced at least one beautiful sheriff armchair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sheriff Armchair?

Prices for a sheriff armchair start at $3,000 and top out at $17,195 with the average selling for $8,184.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.